Question 1

i'm 7wks preggo & i have no taste at all, why?

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Dysguesia: Or altered sense of taste is very common in the first trimester of pregnancy. Some women experience a heightened sense of taste and others a decreased sense. We're not completely sure why--perhaps related to changes in estrogen levels or to swelling at the level of cells or the taste buds. But it happens. And it goes away. So. Hang in there.

Question 2

leukemia taste changes?

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Taste changes: When you are not feeling well ( having  leukemia) etc - you can have some alteration of the sense of tase. In addition distortion of the sense of taste ( dysgeusia)  can be also caused by other things like drugs- eg. Antibiotics, asthma treatment, chemotherapy, zinc deficiency etc.

Question 3

how do taste buds work?

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Receptor Cells: The taste receptor cells send information detected by clusters of various receptors and ion channels to the gustatory areas of the brain via the seventh, ninth and tenth cranial nerves.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taste_bud

Question 4

does flaxseed taste good?

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Not much flavor: Flax seed are small and do not have much flavor. They can provide a nice crunch when added to foods such as breads and cereals. They are a great source of fiber and omega 3 fatty acids.

Question 5

loss of taste symptom of ?

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Chronic sinusitis?: Loss of taste is the number one symptoms of chronic sinus infection or inflammation.  You also need to evaluate any medications because they may also contribute to your loss of taste.  You should be evaluated for allergies and sinus health.

Question 6

why do my urine taste sweet?

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Diabetes?: You may have diabetes. Please go get tested.

The latin for diabetes mellitus means

siphon (diabetes, because you pee so much)
sweet like honey (mellitus: because of all the sugar in your urine).

Question 7

what can make vodka taste better?

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You can't: The reason that you can't, and  you shouldn't, is that you are not old enough to drink.

Question 8

how do i get my taste buds back ?

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More info needed....: Your question is very vague... what exactly is the problem? Certain medical conditions and medications can cause loss of taste. Please consult with your local PCP for a physical and a consultation.

Question 9

can i lose my taste buds forever?

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Did you lose your : Sense of taste? If you are asking, is it possible to lose your sense of taste forever, yes, it is possible. The first place i would look is, what are your eating habits? Are you eating a lot of spicey foods? If yes, it hopefully wil be temporary. The permanent loss could result from neurological damage like a stroke. It also could happen from a wisdom tooth extraction. Hope this helps.

Question 10

when i cough it tastes salty, why?

Accepted Answer

Phlegm: Sounds like you are producing phlegm. I wouldn't get too excited about this unless it is bothering you. If it does, then consider seeing your doctor for evaluation and possible treatment.

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